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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.96, 21,566.16 and 8,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.96, 21,566.16 and 8,554.72 is: 11,804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.96 : 21,566.16 = 8,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.96/21,566.16 = 8,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.96x = 21,566.16 × 8,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.96x = 184,492,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,492,460.28/15,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.53

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